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research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
research The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers
Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
research Endothelial NMMHC IIA dissociation from PAR1 activates the CREB3/ARF4 signaling in thrombin-mediated intracerebral hemorrhage
Targeting NMMHC IIA may help treat blood-brain barrier damage.
research 3a-Phenylhexahydropentalene-1,6-dione
A rigid compound with a common structural motif was successfully synthesized.
research Different Ligands of the TRPV3 Cation Channel Cause Distinct Conformational Changes as Revealed by Intrinsic Tryptophan Fluorescence Quenching
Different ligands change the shape of the TRPV3 ion channel in unique ways.
research The occurrence of the ε-(γ-glutamyl)lysine cross-link in the medulla of hair and quill
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Differential expression of keratin 19 in normal human epithelial tissues revealed by monospecific monoclonal antibodies
research Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?
Creatine is safe, not a steroid, and boosts muscle and performance without causing kidney damage or hair loss.
research Characteristics of stable isotope signature of diet in tissues of captive Japanese macaques as revealed by controlled feeding
More research is needed to understand how diet affects isotope signatures in Japanese macaque tissues.
research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer
A specific chemical change in the S100A3 protein leads to the formation of a four-part structure important for hair formation.
research SIRT 7 activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells to ensure hair growth in mice
SIRT7 protein is crucial for starting hair growth in mice.
research Fabrication of Bio-Based Gelatin Sponge for Potential Use as A Functional Acellular Skin Substitute
Crosslinked gelatin sponges show promise as skin substitutes for wound treatment.
research Unravelling the molecular basis for symbiotic signal transduction in legumes
Legumes use flavonoids to start a process with rhizobia for nitrogen fixation, involving specific genes and proteins.
research Developmental and evolutionary comparative analysis of a regulatory landscape in mouse and chicken
Gene regulation evolved differently in mouse and chicken skin, but remained stable in their trunks.
research Effects of Aging on Hair Color, Melanosomes, and Melanin Composition in Japanese Males and Their Sex Differences
As Japanese males age, their hair darkens due to increased melanin, with males generally having darker hair than females.
research In Vitro hair growth and hair tanning activities of mangosteen pericarp extract on hair dermal papilla cells
Mangosteen extract may help with hair growth and prevent graying.
research Research Techniques Made Simple: Optical Clearing and Three-Dimensional Volumetric Imaging of Skin Biopsies
3D imaging of skin biopsies offers better accuracy but is time-consuming and can't clear melanin.
research A Convenient Synthesis of (16S,20S)-3β-Hydroxy-5α-pregnane-20,16-carbolactam and Its N-alkyl Derivatives
A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
research Pre-keratin isolated from epidermal microsomes
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino-Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Conformational differences in protein disulfide linkages between normal hair and hair from subjects with trichothiodystrophy: A quantitative analysis by Raman microspectroscopy
TTD hair is brittle due to fewer sulfur amino acids and unstable disulfide bonds.
research Hair keratin molecular dynamics models
Molecular dynamics simulations help understand keratin's properties and predict hair's response to treatments.
research Biochemistry of Transglutaminases and Cross-Linking in the Skin
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Analysis of structural change in keratin fibers resulting from chemical treatments using Raman spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Hair surface interactions against different chemical functional groups as a function of environment and hair condition
Hydrophobic interactions affect virgin hair, while electrostatic interactions are key for bleached hair.